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14,000-year-old ivory tools found in Alaska hint at how Clovis ancestors first arrived in the New World

Ancient artifacts unearthed in Alaska revealed migrants from Asia might have come to the Americas via an inland route, and not a coastal path.

LiveScience

Scorpions can pose a deadly threat to children – we’re identifying the global hotspots

For people living in temperate regions of Europe, the Americas and much of Asia, scorpion stings are rarely a concern. But for millions of children growing up across the subtropical belt, a scorpion sting can have devastating consequences.

The Conversation

Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’

Not enough support for freed victims, say aid agencies, with growing numbers sleeping on the streets, unable to travel home without passports or money

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4 Lost Religions of the Ancient World You Never Knew Existed

Hundreds and thousands of years ago, people used to worship deities and Gods that have faded almost entirely from the consciousness of today’s humanity. In fact, if we look back at those periods, we will be able to see Gods of fertility, rain, underworld or storms, holding deep-rooted influence over…

Times Life

North Korea: world’s most secretive nation lands in spotlight at Women’s Asian Cup

The world’s No 9-ranked team, who have been largely absent from international competitions for over a decade, is reaping the benefits of state-sponsored investment

The Guardian - AU

DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, partners with VC giant Granite Asia to counter the region's lack of capital

The partnership launches with a new $110 million fund, exclusively for DBS's wealth clients, that targets IPO-stage AI and tech startups in the region.

Fortune

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world

The Independent UK

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Everest wasn’t always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater

Imagine standing 8,000 metres above the sea floor at Mount Everest, and you find a marine fossil. You should not be surprised because fossils of marine animals have been documented near the summit of Mount Everest, findings that continue to draw scientific and public interest. Climbers and geologists have reported…

The Times of India

Asian shares are mixed, US futures edge higher as AI fears drag Wall Street lower

Shares are mixed in Asia as worries over risks linked to massive investments in artificial intelligence and a potential U.S.-Iran conflict weigh on major benchmarks

The Independent UK

How Betting Markets Differ Across Africa, Europe, and Asia

The global sports betting industry generates hundreds of billions of dollars annually, yet the experience of placing a wager varies dramatically depending on where you live. Regulatory frameworks, cultural attitudes, technological infrastructure and sporting preferences combine to create distinctly different markets across regions. Understanding these differences shows us a lot…

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Ancient humans arrived in East Asia hundreds of thousands of years earlier than thought

Findings suggest human ancestors spread across Asia earlier, faster and possibly more successfully than commonly believed

The Independent UK

'Absolute surprise': Homo erectus skulls found in China are almost 1.8 million years old — the oldest evidence of the ancient human relatives in East Asia

A new date for Homo erectus skulls found in central China provides new insight into how and when ancient human relatives reached eastern Asia.

LiveScience

Helen Andrews Is Wrong About Asians, Admissions, and Affirmative Action

Her central claim—that forcing Harvard to end racial discrimination has only harmed whites—is not supported by the data she cites.

Reason

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

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Asian shares gain as most regional markets stay closed for Lunar New Year holidays

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan's benchmark gaining more than 1% after a quiet finish for U.S. stocks

AAP

Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

Tete Yengi has scored twice for Japanese club Machida Zelvia to secure top seeding in the Asian Champions League ‌Elite East knockout round.

Fortune

Exclusive: Crypto venture firm Dragonfly closes $650 million fourth fund—even as blockchain VCs face ‘mass extinction’

An inside look at the fast-rising firm, from its early Polymarket bet to its mysterious founding partner.

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5 Inspiring Ways to Welcome Lunar New Year 2026 in London — Curated by Cult Taiwanese Restaurant BAO's Creative Director Erchen Chang

From trusted spots for Chinese seasonal cocktails to art shows championing Asian talent, say hello to the Year of the Horse the BAO way

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The Independent UK

Malaysia and Japan plan major cross-border carbon capture project, despite climate benefit doubts

Japan wants to ship carbon emissions to Malaysia in a first-of-its-kind project in Southeast Asia for carbon capture and storage

Euronews

Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse

Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.

The Independent UK

Shares fall in Japan, while most of Asia's markets are shut for the Lunar New Year holiday

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen 1%, while most markets in Asia are closed for Lunar New Year holidays

Times Life

The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

Golf Monthly

‘Nelly Korda Is Risking Being Seen As A Home Turf Hero Rather Than A Global Champion’ - Why World No.2's Asian Absence Is Causing Debate

With $7.4 million on the line and sponsors demanding the best, Nelly Korda's 19-event Asian absence is putting the LPGA's global strategy under the microscope

The Independent UK

Myanmar expels East Timor's top diplomat over a criminal complaint alleging military abuses

Myanmar’s military government ordered East Timor’s senior diplomat to leave the country after judicial authorities from the fellow Southeast Asian country accepted a criminal complaint against Myanmar's armed forces

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays and gold prices fall

Asian markets are higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

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